Henry Fielding books in order
English novelist and dramatist
- Lived
- 1707–1754
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 24
Henry Fielding published 9 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 10 other books, beginning with The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews (1742). The best-known is The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1749).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Henry Fielding
Shortest way in
The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews
One of the most-read, at about 348 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Grub-Street Opera (1731)
The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews (1742)
The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and His Friend, Mr. Abraham Adams (1742)
Miscellanies (1743)
The Life and Death of Jonathan Wild, the Great (1743)
Amelia (1751)
The History of Jonathan Wild the Great (1754)
The History of the Life of Jonathan Wild, the Great Primary Source (1754)
Novellas in order
The Miser (1741)
Non-fiction in order
Plays in order
The Author's Farce (1730)
Pasquin (1736)
Other books in order
Love in Several Masques (1728)
The Coffee--house Politician (1730)
The Temple Beau (1730)
The Tragedy of Tragedies (1730)
The Lottery (1732)
The Modern Husband (1732)
The Old Debauchees (1732)
Don Quixote in England (1734)
An Old Man Taught Wisdom (1735)
The Wedding-day (1743)
Film and TV adaptations
- Joseph Andrews (1977)Film · from The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and His Friend, Mr. Abraham Adams
- Tom Jones (1917)Film · from The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
- Tom Jones (1963)Film · from The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
- The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1976)Film · from The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
- Tom JonesTV · from The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Free to read
All free classicsThe Lovers Assistant
Joseph Andrews, Vol. 1
Amelia — Complete
The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great
Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2
A Journey from This World to the Next
The Works of Henry Fielding, vol. 12
The Works of Henry Fielding, vol. 11
Amelia — Volume 1
Amelia — Volume 2
The Old Debauchees. A Comedy
About Henry Fielding
Henry Fielding was an English writer and judge known for the use of humour and satire in his works. His famous novels include Shamela (1741), Joseph Andrews (1742), The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1749) and Amelia (1751). Along with Samuel Richardson, Fielding is seen as the founder of the traditional English novel. As well as being a novelist, Fielding was also a playwright, known for his satirical comedies The Author's Farce (1730), Tom Thumb (1730), The Letter Writers (1731) and The Tragedy of Tragedies (1731). He also played an important role in the history of law enforcement in the United Kingdom, using his authority as a magistrate to found the Bow Street Runners, London's first professional police force.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Henry Fielding FAQ
- How many books has Henry Fielding written?
- Henry Fielding published 9 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book, 2 plays and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Henry Fielding's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling.
- What is Henry Fielding's last book?
- The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon (1755).
- What is Henry Fielding's most famous book?
- The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1749) is Henry Fielding's most widely read book.
- Which Henry Fielding books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and His Friend, Mr. Abraham Adams (as Joseph Andrews, film, 1977) and The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (as Tom Jones, film, 1917).
- Can I read Henry Fielding's books for free?
- Yes. 15 books by Henry Fielding are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.